Róbert Wessman
Róbert Wessman is an ambitious Icelandic entrepreneur known for his aggressive business strategies and remarkable success in the pharmaceutical industry. He transformed Actavis, a debt-ridden Reykjavik SME, into the world's fifth-largest generic drug manufacturer in just eight years, earning him the nickname 'the Viking boss' from The Economist. Having since founded multiple companies, including Alvotech, Wessman has ventured into the French wine industry, purchasing the historic Château de Saint-Cernin and launching his own brand, Maison Wessman. His bold investments and innovative initiatives, such as a restaurant collaboration with chef Thierry Marx and a unique wine collection, have drawn attention in a traditionally conservative market.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 49,152 | $2,700,000 | 2,033$ |
| Totals | 1 | 65,273,511 | 49,152 | $2,700,000 | 2,033$ |
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Recent Mentions
France:
Róbert Wessman is the billionaire owner of the vineyard where Thierry Marx will open a new restaurant.
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Iceland:
Róbert Wessman, CEO of Alvotech, has increased his stake in the company by purchasing shares worth around 400 million krónur.
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Iceland:
Róbert Wessman, one of those followed by Jón Óttar Ólafsson and Guðmundur Haukur Guðmundsson, has not wanted to comment on the matter.
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Iceland:
Björgólfur suspected that Róbert Wessman was behind the lawsuit against him.
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Iceland:
Róbert Wessman is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Alvotech.
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France:
Róbert Wessman is an ambitious Icelandic billionaire who has made a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry and is now venturing into the French wine market.
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